Mai Bro’s “Shell” Game features an ingenious design and carefully selected materials that allow for effortless concealment and seamless color-change effects, elevating the classic Three Shell Game routine.
The Three Shell Game is a time-honored street con that has spanned cultures and evolved through the ages.
Today, it's performed primarily for entertainment and exists in many versions, including those with traditional shells, walnut shells, and the less common “turtle/tortoise shells.”
While several "turtle shell" versions are available, Mai Bro’s “Shell” Game offers meaningful enhancements that go far beyond mere aesthetics.
This set supports all the classic techniques of the shell game, with a standout feature: a cleverly engineered structure that allows a small ball to be hidden effortlessly, while still convincingly showing the shell as empty.
Additionally, Mai Bro includes two types of “peas” made from different materials and colors: yellow silicone peas and red cotton peas. Their varying compression and friction characteristics enable smooth and visual color-changing effects.
These innovative features are achieved purely through structural design—no magnets, threads, or moving parts involved. The accompanying video showcases some of the powerful routines made possible by this clever setup.
Each shell is cast from solid brass, weighing approximately 53 grams, with an electroplated, hand-aged surface that gives an authentic antique look and feel. The set includes 5 yellow peas and 3 red peas, allowing for stunning transformations and transpositions. Carefully produced by TCC Magic.
